Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1072 - 752: Inspected and Walking the Opposite Path

Within the Celestial Horse Sea Domain, a colossal Spirit Shuttle made its steady progress towards Cyan Crow Island.

Standing upon the deck, Yu Xuanyin gazed out at the immense, rolling sea, a gnawing sense of unease settling in his heart.

Even Biyu Island, visible now in the distance, seemed strangely subdued. This place, once thronging with cultivators, now held only a sparse few.

It was as if they had all been spirited away by some unseen force.

His own vigilance immediately heightened.

He even guided the Spirit Shuttle to a halt.

Moments later, an elder of the Yu Family emerged, joining him.

"Uncle Xianhao, I sense that something is amiss. Perhaps we should disperse them now!" Yu Xuanyin voiced his concern.

The elder glanced around and nodded in agreement.

They had brought these people aboard, and as long as they weren't apprehended, their actions wouldn't pose a problem – especially since they had already greased the palms of certain influential figures. The Four Sects had tacitly condoned their acquisition of these Spirit Stones.

Moreover, reaching this point signified the completion of their assigned task.

He promptly sent out a sound transmission.

The cultivators aboard the Spirit Shuttle began to stir, their unrest growing with the unexpected turn of events.

However, before any confrontation could erupt among the cultivators, several figures from Biyu Island soared into view.

They descended upon the Spirit Shuttle with swift, imposing movements, clad in robes of cyan and white.

From the deck of the Spirit Shuttle, several Purple Mansion cultivators instantly burst forth.

Their Spirit Light Escape technique was remarkably swift, a clear indication that they had concealed their cultivation levels until this precise moment.

This sudden revelation momentarily caught Yu Xuanyin off guard, but Yu Xianhao, standing beside him, remained composed.

"Wicked thieves, pilfering my Yu Family's treasures, you shall not escape!" Yu Xianhao roared, unleashing his Late Stage Purple Mansion cultivation and charging towards the leading assailant.

Reacting instantly, Yu Xuanyin bellowed instructions to rally the clan members.

Simultaneously, countless cultivators at the Foundation Establishment and Qi Cultivation stages began to scatter.

Even Ye Jingyu found himself momentarily bewildered.

He recognized the approaching cultivators as members of the Bai Family and the Qing Family.

Fortunately, on this occasion, Ye Xuecang had refrained from bringing Ye Xuefu and Ye Haige along.

After all, their previous excursion to Yin Shark Abyss had left an indelible mark on their auras, making concealment impossible.

While the Bone Transformation Pill was indeed effective, it could only alter outward appearances and physical forms, not intrinsic spiritual auras or Qi.

A whirl of thoughts raced through Ye Jingyu's mind.

Yet, he held back from immediate action; the sheer number of Ye Family members present meant a straightforward escape would be exceedingly difficult.

He promptly transmitted a message to everyone.

In the event of a catastrophic turn, he would issue the order for a dispersed retreat.

His own involvement, or capture by the Bai and Qing Families, was simply not an option.

He possessed not only the Roc Fish but also the Cyan Wind Wolf King, and most crucially, the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon, Blue Jade Flood Dragon Spirit Egg.

At this very moment, beneath his surface, the Tri-Element Blood Escape technique was poised, ready to be unleashed for a full-force flight should an attack materialize.

Just then, the oppressive aura of a Golden Core True Master descended, emanating clearly from the combined forces of the Bai and Qing Families' Golden Core cultivators. The faces of the other Ye Family members contorted in a mixture of fear and shock.

"Brother Xuan Ying, what course of action should we take?" In the next instant, Ye Jingyu’s mind raced, and his expression shifted dramatically.

He moved directly towards Yu Xuanyin.

Following his lead, the other Ye Family members seemed to grasp his intention and converged with Ye Jingyu towards Yu Xuanyin.

At this point, Yu Xuanyin, a cultivator in the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, was leading a contingent of Yu Family members at the same stage, along with forty to fifty core Yu Family members. Thirty Ye Family members were interspersed among them, rendering their presence inconspicuous.

Furthermore, Ye Jingyu then presented several Storage Bags to Yu Xuanyin.

"Brother Xuan Ying, these treasures... should anything befall me, please ensure they reach our family!" Ye Jingyu's gesture of handing over a Storage Bag caused even Yu Xuanyin's expression to falter.

However, in the current circumstances, he dared not refuse.

He understood that the identity of the Tang Daoist before him was far from ordinary.

He could only accept; otherwise, if the opponent insisted on implicating the Yu Family, all their painstaking efforts would be rendered futile.

If there were hidden individuals within the Yu Family now, sect forces would undoubtedly be dispatched to their aid.

After all, they had received Spirit Stones, and the likelihood of being pursued was not high.

But if they were exposed here and now, caught red-handed.

Even with powerful backing, their situation would be dire.

At this juncture, Yu Xuanyin could only take possession of the Storage Bag from Ye Jingyu and then addressed the other Ye Family members present:

"Hand over your Storage Bags as well, lest these malevolent cultivators seize them!" Yu Xuanyin urged swiftly.

This gathering of cultivators, comprising only Ye Jingyu and slightly over thirty others, was manageable.

He could still orchestrate their actions with a degree of smoothness.

Moreover, more than a hundred individuals had already made their escape. Even Young Master Yu Xianhao was in pursuit!

In the next moment, as Master Xuanhu’s imposing aura continuously swept over the Spirit Shuttle, another Golden Core aura erupted, transforming into dazzling Spiritual Light and rapidly accelerating into the distance.

"A True Master from the Jade Return Sect!" Bai Changsheng’s eyes lit up! While he hadn’t located the Yun Family members, individuals from the Jade Return Sect had also absconded with a Ginseng Root. Naturally, he wouldn't let this opportunity slip by and quickly gave chase.

"Daoist Xuanhu, assist me in pursuing the others!" Bai Changsheng called out before charging off.

At this juncture, Yu Xuanyin couldn't help but utter a curse.

Were these Golden Core and Purple Mansion cultivators heading to the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain not to seize island Spirit Veins, but had they instead snuck out to endanger the Yu Family?

He had an inkling earlier that certain individuals within might be carrying treasures. Consequently, he had gathered more Spirit Stones. Now, it was evident that the treasures these people possessed were exceedingly precious.

And observing Ye Jingyu, he was unsure of how to proceed.

"Brother Xuan Ying, we must also give chase; our Tier Three Great Demon Core has been pilfered!" Ye Jingyu urged.

Upon hearing this, Yu Xuanyin responded with fervent agreement.

"Hurry, pursue them! Uncle Xianhao is after the Purple Mansion experts, and we cannot fall behind. We absolutely must eliminate those vile thieves!" Yu Xuanyin reacted with remarkable swiftness.

However, at this moment, Master Xuanhu also turned his gaze toward them.

His eyes locked onto Yu Xuanyin, leaving him speechless, his heart pounding within his chest.

"Does your Yu Family acknowledge culpability?" Master Xuanhu inquired.

"Replying to the True Master, the Yu Family was acting under the orders of the Celestial Water Sect and Haoyang Daoist Temple to travel to the Celestial Horse Sea Domain for rest and to exchange corresponding Spirit Medicine. However, we regrettably and carelessly allowed these thieves to infiltrate. It is indeed the Yu Family's incompetence. Once this matter is resolved, our family will immediately proceed to the Celestial Water Sect and Haoyang Daoist Temple to confess our guilt!"

Yu Xuanyin’s explanation was logical, causing Master Xuanhu’s expression to shift.

He was aware that the Yu Family had the backing of the Four Sects of Qilu. While he possessed the authority to demand answers, he couldn't truly compel them without damaging appearances.

An interrogation would shatter their pretense.

The actions of the Yu Family were hardly a secret. However, in reality, both the Cyan Spirit Trading Association and the Bai Family of Cyan River Sect were not entirely in the right.

If their covert dealings were exposed now, it would ignite an irreconcilable animosity.

"Allow me to examine your cultivation; those whose cultivation is not concealed may depart!" Master Xuanhu declared.

He produced a mirror. This implement surpassed Spirit Detecting Skills and Divine Sense, possessing the ability to gauge a cultivator's Spiritual Power.

At this critical juncture, Ye Jingyu began to gather his True Essence.

He then summoned his Communication Beast, channeling its Spiritual Power to manifest as a Spotted Cloud Tiger. He was confident his gamble had paid off; the Yu Family and the Xu Family were allied. As long as he didn't flee prematurely and maintained his affiliation with the Yu Family, the chances of encountering trouble were slim.

Currently, he had bonded with two Spirit Beasts: the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon and the Spotted Cloud Tiger. The Spotted Cloud Tiger's Cultivation was at the Late Stage of Tier Two – not exceptional, but certainly sufficient to help him navigate the current predicament.

The other members of the Ye Family were of no concern; they were already at the Foundation Establishment and Qi Cultivation levels. Previously, they had maintained their status as Hidden Peak Race members, remaining unexposed and virtually undetectable!

The mirror first appraised Yu Xuanyin, then Ye Jingyu and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators. After scanning everyone, Master Xuanhu spoke.

"The infiltrators this time may include spies from the Demon Race; we are currently under orders to search for such operatives."

"When the authorities arrive to question you, you must provide truthful answers!" Master Xuanhu cautioned.

He and Bai Changsheng obviously hadn't received direct orders from higher authorities, yet he conveyed this message, believing Yu Xuanyin to be astute. It served as a warning, urging the Yu Family to cooperate.

Having delivered his warning, he immediately departed, in pursuit of the Purple Mansion cultivators who had previously escaped.

There was only one concealed Golden Core expert, and besides Ye Jingyu, four concealed Purple Mansion cultivators. Therefore, even with the Bai Family and the Qing Family fully prepared, having not yet landed on Biyu Island or entered the Formation, they could only chase in desperation!

At this moment, Ye Jingyu finally released a prolonged sigh of relief.

He knew that navigating this peril smoothly was largely thanks to Ye Xuecang's foresight. The earlier examination not only assessed cultivation levels but also scrutinized Cultivation Techniques and auras; any similarity to Ye Xuecang or Ye Xuefu would also spark suspicion.